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Compare and Contrast Essay Rubric Compare and Contrast Essay Rubric Guidelines for scoring an expository essay. Rubric Code: T6CWC6 By chrislaw Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Essay
	Needs improvement 1 pts	Good 2 pts	Excellent 3 pts
Composition	Needs improvement Essential content may be present in the essay but the central idea is unclear. Introduction and/or Conclusion do not effectively support the objective.	Good A main idea is present from the beginning. The body of the writing includes supporting content. Intro and conclusion attempted but could be better developed.	Excellent The thesis of your essay is clear, justified, and strongly supported throughout the writing. Introduction and conclusion enhance reader's understand-ing and enjoyment.
Content	Needs improvement Errors or omissions in details or content vocabulary suggest poor comprehension of subject matter. Essay may be very short or repetitive due to lack of content and comprehension.	Good Most details support the main idea but poor follow up sentences, and/or important errors or omissions suggest some limitation in comprehension of subject matter.	Excellent Details and follow-up sentences support or tell more about the topic. Comprehension of subject matter is clearly evident. Subject vocabulary mastery evident.
Organization	Needs improvement The main idea is not totally clear from the beginning. Sentences and/or paragraphs lack focus or are not in a logical order for the reader.	Good Some paragraphs lack focus and/or support: the reader may loose focus on topic or fail to see importance of supporting info. Content present but not in best sequence	Excellent The essay is written in an order that enhances reader comprehension. Paragraphs focus on one main idea and include support. Entire text is cohesive and logical
Grammar	Needs improvement The essay contains major errors in spelling and grammar that hinder communication. This piece needs to be proofread, edited, and re-drafted.	Good Some errors in spelling and/or grammar do not hinder the reader. Some word usage or sentence structures are awkward, repetitive, passive, or ambiguous.	Excellent The work has been proofread and edited carefully. The diction, syntax, and style in the writing are skilled & enhance communication and comprehension.